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Hail history for Rock Hill, SC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20251.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 20, 2006

Hail days since 200643

Days with hail 1 inch or larger26

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rock Hill on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 20, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Rock Hill ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rock Hill

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 8, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Rock Hill, Celriver, Tirzah 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Rock Hill	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Rock Hill by year

When hail season peaks near Rock Hill

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (10).

Largest hail storms near Rock Hill

May 20, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rock Hill (1 mi from Rock Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail continued in the city of Rock Hill and points south, with hail growing to tennis ball size near downtown.

Apr 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fort Mill (8 mi from Rock Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Walnut St in Rock Hill.

May 23, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fort Mill (8 mi from Rock Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): National Severe Storms Lab relayed public report of 2-inch diameter hail near Fort Mill.

Apr 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rock Hill (0 mi from Rock Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reportedly ranged from the size of pecans to golfballs.

Jun 24, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Industrial (3 mi from Rock Hill)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rock Hill

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rock Hill since 2006, on 73 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 18, 2026	damage reported	Rock Hill 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	McConnells 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026	damage reported	Fort Mill 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage reported	Rock Hill, Fort Mill 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Smith 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Guthriesville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Pineville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Roddy 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Fort Mill 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 2024	92 mph, estimated	Ebenezer 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Rock Hill; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Rock Hill.

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